My theme this month is Soundtrack Songs, and my posts will feature songs that are on my novel playlists, and the key lyrics that put them there.
Song #1: Born Villain by Marilyn Manson. It's a Second Nature song. I can't share a scene snippet with you because it's way too big a spoiler, but I will tell you that it pairs with a Chapter 36 scene...
Key Lyrics:
There's a taste of blood/ And it's something deep inside
I'm a born villain/ Don't pretend to be a victim
Song #2: Bad Blood by Alison Mosshart and Eric Arjes. Another Second Nature song (Chapter 38). But too good not to share. Potentially Interesting Fun Fact—Both of these songs relate to the same character.
Key Lyrics:
Don't listen to any word I say/ I'd say anything to make you feel okay/ I'm not who I thought I was/ Not today/ 'Cause I've got bad blood/ bad blood/ You don't want none of what I have
Good lord, give me peace/ From a life long of pain and greed/ But not yet/ I'm not done paying for my crimes
This is so cool that you have found songs so perfect for you characters! My a-z this year is soundtracks, so I really enjoy seeing you put your own together.
ReplyDeleteI figure eventually it will just start to scare people to see how my brain works. :)
DeleteFantastic theme, M. Bad Blood is a cool song. Happy atozing.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ava!
DeleteBad Blood is a great song for theme music. I have to remember that.
ReplyDeleteSusan Says
It's really a fantastic song.
DeleteCool. I can't wait to see the scenes that go with these songs!
ReplyDeleteI hope I can get the book finished. :)
DeleteGreat theme! I found it interesting that the word "villain" came up in both our posts today.
ReplyDeleteDonna
Mainelywrite.Blogspot.com
And it's not even 'V' day...
DeleteWhat's interesting about both these sets of lyrics is that the villains are admitting they are such. What I've learned about character development in creative writing is that the villain usually regards him or herself as the hero.
ReplyDeleteYeah, this particular character is definitely not feeling hero-like.
DeleteI'm curious what you will come up with for some of the more difficult letters like Q, X and Z. Thanks for stopping by Girl Who Reads yesterday.
ReplyDeleteI admit...there may be some slight bending of the rules in my future. :)
DeleteI always find it amazing that something so short as a song can capture a feeling.
ReplyDeleteAnd yet, they can do it so well.
DeleteOoohh. Good curiosity builders. Sounds like a dark story: right up my alley!
ReplyDelete@mirymom1 from
Balancing Act
It is a dark story. Sometimes I look at it and wonder what's wrong with me...
DeleteInteresting… I'm keen to know more about these villains now.
ReplyDeleteI just can't do Marilyn Manson. I don't know why.
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